Christie moves to Hull Trains


Brian Christie


May Gurney appoints Michael


Greg Michael has joined May Gurney as its group business development director. He


previously


worked as transformation director at Nottinghamshire County Council, where he led a four-year


business transformation strategy, as well as running the council’s procurement, trading services and capital programme. Philip Fellowes Prynne, chief


executive of May Gurney, said: ‘May Gurney has very ambitious plans for 2016. I’m confident that Greg’s expertise will be a very significant contribution to ensuring our success.’


Norris joins CPC n


First Hull Trains has appointed a new operations


manager. Brian Christie, 43, has more than 22 years-worth of experience in the rail industry, both in passenger and freight operations. Christie, originally from


Scotland, said: ‘This is the first time that I have worked for an open-access rail operator. I am enjoying my move to Hull, both professionally and personally. I have family in the area and am looking forward to spending some


quality time with them. Hull is a fantastic place, with an excellent rail operating company, which we want the city to be proud of. As part of my role, I will endeavour to help take First Hull Trains to the next level of success.’ Keith Doughty, service delivery


director at First Hull Trains, said: ‘I am delighted to welcome Brian to the team. His extensive experience in the rail industry will no doubt be invaluable to First Hull Trains. We look forward to working with him.’


Solicitor Andy Norris, 49, has joined CPC Project Services LLP as a partner, with responsibility for growth, development and delivery of services to Britain’s railways. He has previously been


involved in the legal side of a range of rail projects, from rolling stock and passenger franchise bidding to the delivery of infrastructure station projects.


Next chair named n


chairman-designate of Network Rail, subject to ratification in July. He is currently a non-executive


Graham Cofield (left) is presented with his retirement gift by engineering director Martin Berry, as he finishes his employment with depot maintenance specialist Mechan, following a 49-year career in the transport industry. The sales and technical director, 65, is retiring after 23 years


with the Sheffield manufacturer, which he joined in 1989 as a design engineer. He began his career in mechanical handling roles at British Rail. Richard Carr, Mechan’s managing director, said: ‘We wish Graham a long and happy retirement.’


director of GKN and Cosworth Group Holdings, as well as being pro-chancellor of Loughborough University and a visiting professor in the faculty of engineering. Parry-Jones began his career as


an apprentice at Ford, rising to the position of group vice president by the time he left 38 years later. Current Network Rail chairman


Rick Haythornthwaite steps down in July.


People round-up


Whawell is new commercial director Invensys Rail has announced the appointment of Chris Whawell as its new commercial director. He has previously worked in senior positions for MTR in Hong Kong and Amec. Will Wilson, Invensys’ VP


Commercial, said: ‘I’m delighted to welcome Chris to the company, at a time when his commercial skills and experience will be a great asset to the business.’


Kilpatrick heads planning arm


Marianne Kilpatrick has been appointed as a director of Interfleet Transport


Professor Richard Parry-Jones CBE has been revealed as the


Advisory (ITA) with responsibility for the Transport Planning arm of the international strategic consultancy. She has previously worked in transport and logistics roles at the World Bank and Booz & Co.


Oakervee to chair HS2 Douglas Oakervee has been appointed as the new chair of HS2 Ltd, the company charged with delivering High Speed Two. The appointment is for up to five years, with the potential for it to be renewed for an additional five years. Oakervee was executive


director of Crossrail Ltd until 2009. Prior to that he was project director at Chek Lap Kok Airport in Hong Kong.


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